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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.60, 1,073.10 and 472.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.60, 1,073.10 and 472.20 is: 709.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.60 : 1,073.10 = 472.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.60/1,073.10 = 472.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.60x = 1,073.10 × 472.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.60x = 506,717.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,717.82/714.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.09

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